Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)
South Carolina CERT's
| Name of Program: | Chester County CERT Team |
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| Geographic Area: | Chester County |
| Point of Contact: | Eddie Murphy |
| Title: | Director |
| Phone Number: | (803) 377-4632 |
| E-mail address: | emurphy@chestercounty.org |
| Brief Description: | Chester County has trained 30 members in our first year. We would like to have up to 100 by the end of this year. Our goal is to provide additional support to our emergency service agencies. |
| Name of Program: | Charleston County CERT |
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| Geographic Area: | Charleston County |
| Point of Contact: | James A Tarter |
| Title: | CERT Liaison Coordinator |
| Phone Number: | (843) 202-7405 |
| E-mail address: | jtarter@charlestoncounty.org |
| Website address: | http://www.charlestoncounty.org |
| Brief Description: | Charleston County CERT currently has 300 members on 17 teams. CERT training is provided free of charge to citizens who wish to participate. |
| Name of Program: | Community Emergency Response Team |
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| Geographic Area: | Aiken, SC |
| Point of Contact: | David Ruth |
| Title: | n/a |
| Phone Number: | (803) 642-1623 |
| E-mail address: | druth@aikencounty.net |
| Website address: | http://aikencounty.net |
| Name of Program: | Anderson County CERT |
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| Geographic Area: | Anderson County South Carolina |
| Point of Contact: | Loree Parkinson |
| Title: | n/a |
| Phone Number: | (864) 260-4022 |
| E-mail address: | lparkinson@andersoncountysc.org |
| Brief Description: | Anderson has trained over 100 volunteers and will have 150 before the end of 2005. Our goal is to be over 500 within 2 years. We also offer additional training in CPR, First Responder training, weather spotter, etc. as well as on-going monthly training meetings to keep our skills current. We assist the county with drills and emergencies as needed. |
| Name of Program: | Beaufort County CERT |
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| Geographic Area: | Beaufort County |
| Point of Contact: | William Winn |
| Title: | n/a |
| Phone Number: | (843) 470-3100 |
| E-mail address: | na@citizencorps.gov |
| Name of Program: | Charleston County CERT |
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| Geographic Area: | Charleston County, North Charleston |
| Point of Contact: | |
| Title: | n/a |
| Phone Number: | (843) 202-7400 |
| E-mail address: | na@citizencorps.gov |
| Website address: | http://www.charlestoncounty.org |
| Brief Description: | Charleston County Currently has over 200 active CERT members on 13 District Teams. Due to the increase in request for training we will be adding to the number of classes taught in the following year. |
| Name of Program: | Cherokee County CERT Program |
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| Geographic Area: | Cherokee County |
| Point of Contact: | LEE MARION |
| Phone Number: | (864) 487-2590 |
| E-mail address: | lee.marion@cherokeecountysc.com |
| Name of Program: | Oconee County CERT Program |
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| Geographic Area: | Oconee county, Walhalla, SC |
| Point of Contact: | Diana Platenyk |
| Title: | n/a |
| Phone Number: | (864) 638-4200 |
| E-mail address: | hgordon@oconeesc.com |
| Brief Description: | We are in the formation and training stages for CERT teams in Oconee County. |
| Name of Program: | Orangeburg County CERT Program |
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| Geographic Area: | Orangeburg County |
| Point of Contact: | Cindy Smith |
| Phone Number: | (803) 534-5735 |
| E-mail address: | cbs1008@aol.com |
| Name of Program: | Pickens County CERT |
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| Geographic Area: | Pickens County |
| Point of Contact: | Lisa Merck |
| Phone Number: | (864) 898-5945 |
| E-mail address: | LisaM@co.pickens.sc.us |
| Name of Program: | Richland County CERT Program |
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| Geographic Area: | Richland County, Columbia |
| Point of Contact: | Niel Ellis |
| Phone Number: | (803) 576-3417 |
| E-mail address: | ellisn@rcgov.us |
| Name of Program: | Spartanburg County CERT Program |
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| Geographic Area: | Spartanburg County |
| Point of Contact: | Robbie Swofford |
| Title: | n/a |
| Phone Number: | (864) 595-5368 |
| E-mail address: | rswofford@spartanburgcounty.org |
| Name of Program: | Sumter County CERT Program |
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| Geographic Area: | Sumter County |
| Point of Contact: | Victor C. Jones |
| Title: | n/a |
| Phone Number: | (803) 436-2158 |
| E-mail address: | publicsafety@sumtercountysc.org |
| Brief Description: | Train rural residents on CERT topics. |
| Name of Program: | Williamsburg County Cert |
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| Geographic Area: | Williamsburg County |
| Point of Contact: | Victor Rowell |
| Phone Number: | (843) 354-9330 |
| E-mail address: | wcounty911@sc.rr.com |
| Brief Description: | Cert Trainer,Linwood Cooper will finish training 20 cert team members this week. Last 10 members will begin next week. |
| Name of Program: | Clarendon County CERT |
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| Geographic Area: | Clarendon County |
| Point of Contact: | Anthony Mack |
| Phone Number: | (803) 435-9310 |
| E-mail address: | emergencyservices@sc.rr.com |
| Brief Description: | Class room instruction on first response ex: Fire safety, first aid, search and rescue and disaster preparedness. |
| Name of Program: | Colleton County CERT Program |
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| Geographic Area: | Colleton County |
| Point of Contact: | Suzanne P Gant |
| Title: | Director |
| Phone Number: | (843) 549-5632 |
| E-mail address: | cocepa@colletoncounty.org |
| Name of Program: | Georgetown County CERT Program |
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| Geographic Area: | Georgetown County |
| Point of Contact: | John Simons |
| Phone Number: | (843) 545-3273 |
| E-mail address: | jsimons@georgetowncountysc.org |
| Name of Program: | Greenville County CERT |
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| Geographic Area: | Greenville County |
| Point of Contact: | Tanya Carter |
| Phone Number: | (864) 271-8222 |
| E-mail address: | cartert@usa.redcross.org |
| Brief Description: | The mission of the Greenville County CERT is to train, educate, and promote volunteerism, preparedness, and response capability for emergencies throughout Greenville County. As of January 2008 there have been over 300 Greenville residents trained in the CERT program. Greenville County CERT annually holds a Spring and Fall training for the community. Interested groups may contact GC-CERT for information on setting up training sessions for their members. |
| Name of Program: | Horry County CERT Program |
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| Geographic Area: | Horry County, Conway |
| Point of Contact: | Alicia Bastian |
| Phone Number: | (843) 915-6922 |
| E-mail address: | bastiana@horrycounty.org |
| Name of Program: | TWIN CITIES CERT |
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| Geographic Area: | Horry County, Loris |
| Point of Contact: | KEN BOREN |
| Title: | n/a |
| Phone Number: | (910) 642-0361 |
| E-mail address: | KENBOREN@EC.RR.COM |
| Brief Description: | STARTING CERT TEAM , FIRST CLASSES TO BEGIN IN FEBRUARY 2005. |
| Name of Program: | Jasper County CERT Program |
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| Geographic Area: | Jasper County |
| Point of Contact: | Mike Hodges |
| Phone Number: | (843) 726-7607 |
| E-mail address: | jasperes@earthlink.net |
| Website address: | http://www.jaspercountysc.org/emergency_services.htm |
| Name of Program: | Lancaster County CERT |
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| Geographic Area: | Lancaster County |
| Point of Contact: | Stacy Elder |
| Title: | n/a |
| Phone Number: | (803) 285-7333 |
| E-mail address: | selder@lancastercountysc.net |
| Website address: | http://lancastercountysc.net/EmergSvcs/default.asp |
| Name of Program: | CERT / CERF Christian Emergency Response Force |
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| Geographic Area: | Lee County |
| Point of Contact: | Ryan Riley |
| Phone Number: | (843) 332-0632 |
| E-mail address: | sccerf@wildblue.net |
| Website address: | http://www.cerf.ws |
| Brief Description: | Christian Emergency Response Force (CERF) Our mission is to unify and equip the church body, preparing them for acts of service in even the most extreme of circumstances. We commit to providing aid to all in need and comfort to those in despair. We steadfastly obligate ourselves to boldly proclaim the truth that all may be filled with the knowledge of His will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding. |
| Name of Program: | Bamberg county CERT |
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| Geographic Area: | Bamberg |
| Point of Contact: | Eva Manigault |
| Phone Number: | (803) 245-4313 |
| E-mail address: | evabambergcert@bellsouth.net |
| Name of Program: | Barnwell County CERT |
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| Geographic Area: | Barnwell |
| Point of Contact: | Cindy Smith |
| Phone Number: | (803) 534-5735 |
| E-mail address: | cbs1008@aol.com |
| Name of Program: | Edgefield County CERT |
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| Geographic Area: | Edgefield |
| Point of Contact: | Sandy Backenstow |
| Phone Number: | (803) 637-2123 |
| E-mail address: | sandyksx@bellsouth.net |
| Name of Program: | Lexington County CERT |
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| Geographic Area: | Lexington |
| Point of Contact: | Michael McMasters |
| Phone Number: | (803) 785-8343 |
| E-mail address: | mmcmasters@lex-co.com |
| Name of Program: | Allendale County Cert Team |
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| Geographic Area: | Allendale County |
| Point of Contact: | Gidget S Allen |
| Title: | Asst. Director of Emergency Managent/ Cert Coordintor |
| Phone Number: | (803) 584-4081 |
| E-mail address: | gstanley@allendalecounty.com |
| Brief Description: | Allendale County Cert Team is in the begining stages. We are providing teen cert and cert to the community free of charge to citizens who wish to participate. Teen Cert ages are from ages 11-17 years old. Cert are for ages 18 and older. |
| Name of Program: | Chesterfield County CERT |
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| Geographic Area: | Chesterfield |
| Point of Contact: | John Melton III |
| Phone Number: | (843) 537-5941 |
| E-mail address: | cherawfirechief@bellsouth.net |
| Name of Program: | Aiken County CERT |
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| Geographic Area: | Aiken County |
| Point of Contact: | Lisa Hintz |
| Phone Number: | (803) 642-1624 |
| E-mail address: | lhintz@aikencountysc.gov |
| Website address: | http://www.aikencountysc.gov |
| Brief Description: | Aiken County began our CERT Program in 2007. We have Teen CERT approved in the public school curriculum. Our first class saw 55 teens complete the course from Aiken High. We will be in the schools again this year. Our CERT's support Aiken County Emergency Services in providing assistance with large scale calls such as fires and search and rescue. |
| Name of Program: | Kershaw County CERT |
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| Geographic Area: | Kershaw County |
| Point of Contact: | Christy D Denkins |
| Title: | Administrative Assistant |
| Phone Number: | (803) 425-1522 |
| E-mail address: | c.denkins@kershaw.sc.gov |
| Brief Description: | To develop a program to ensure citizens respond appropriately to all hazards. |
| Name of Program: | Low Country CERT, Charleston County |
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| Geographic Area: | Charleston County |
| Point of Contact: | James Tarter |
| Title: | CERT Liaison Coordinator |
| Phone Number: | (843) 202-7405 |
| E-mail address: | jtarter@charlestoncounty.org |
| Website address: | http://www.charlestoncounty.org |
| Brief Description: | Charleston County CERT currently has 300 members on 17 Teams. CERT training is provided free of chargeto citizens who wish to participate. |
| Name of Program: | Marlboro Conuty CERT |
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| Geographic Area: | Marlboro County |
| Point of Contact: | Roy W Allison |
| Title: | E-911 / EMD Director |
| Phone Number: | (843) 479-5642 |
| E-mail address: | marlboro911@bellsouth.net |
| Brief Description: | We have 2 classes complete the training and are making plans to offer 2 more. We have equipment and supplies to function if needed.We are new to this but want to have an active part of the community. Our plans are to schedule a exercise annually that allows us to work as a team within the county's SOP's. |
| Name of Program: | B.J. Skelton Career Center CERT Team |
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| Geographic Area: | B.J. Skelton Career Center |
| Point of Contact: | Greg Newton |
| Title: | Law and Public Safety Instructor |
| Phone Number: | (864) 855-8195 |
| E-mail address: | newtongj@pickens.k12.sc.us |
| Brief Description: | To train Law and Public Safety students at B.J. Skelton Career Center to operate as a disaster response team. This will serve as an introduction to incident command, triage, and search and rescue for students interested in the public safety field. It will also prepare students to react in the event of a catastrophic emergency. |
| Name of Program: | Greenwood County CERT #1 |
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| Geographic Area: | Greenwood County |
| Point of Contact: | Eric (Pat) R Patterson |
| Title: | EM Director |
| Phone Number: | (864) 942-8553 |
| E-mail address: | eric@co.greenwood.sc.us |
| Brief Description: | CERT #1 is newly established and they are completing Train the Trainer course in March. At the conclusion of this they will be conducting the qualifying training for the remaining team members. CERT #1 is faith based and have 1 year experience in support to Katrina. |
| Name of Program: | Spartanburg County CERT Program |
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| Geographic Area: | spartanburg |
| Point of Contact: | Robbie Swofford |
| Phone Number: | (864) 595-5368 |
| E-mail address: | rswofford@spartanburgcounty.org |
| Name of Program: | Saluda County CERT |
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| Geographic Area: | Saluda County |
| Point of Contact: | Robert D Steadman |
| Title: | Director |
| Phone Number: | (864) 445-2529 |
| E-mail address: | r.steadman@saludacounty.sc.gov |